There are many reasons to dread visiting Lan Kwai Fong (or LKF), the legendary nightlife zone in the middle of Hong Kong’s busy Central business district. The precipitous incline that spells trouble ...

The vibe: Charcoal describes itself as “lounge, art gallery, bar” and while there isn’t much art, the decor is certainly artistic – shades of charcoal grey with a discreet gold pattern on the walls.

Halloween has helped bring thousands of revellers out to wine and dine in the city's night clubs, with Lan Kwai Fong chairman Allan Zeman calling it the busiest he could remember. "It was probably the ...

A shifting demographic and high rental prices in the traditional Lan Kwai Fong area have pushed operators further and further away from the pedestrian thoroughfare. With the California Tower and ...

For years, Anthony Yiu had an English-only menu for his two small bars in Hong Kong’s nightlife hub Lan Kwai Fong because most of his customers were expats, local professionals and foreign tourists.

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